GP68 & the JT1000

radioEd · Post by **radioEd** » Sat Oct 27, 2001 2:21 am

What is the major difference with these two radios? Or is it just the price on the website?
http://members.aol.com/crobbinsnc/motportables.html
The GP68 for $299. The Jt1000 for over $900.

SD70MAC · Post by **SD70MAC** » Sat Oct 27, 2001 4:59 am

I am bias because i love my JT1000.I have have some other radios but the JT is the best!I also like the MTSX accessories better than the RADIUS stuff(it last longer in my opinion).I will not argue about the price,the JT got a price increase because moto wants people to quit buying the mtsx radios and force you to buy the new HT junk!!!(i have an HT1250)You don't have to have a programming key for the GP68.I have read lots of post about the GP68 that people have problems getting them repaired if you have to.I just wanted to put my 2cents in.

SD70MAC
JT1000 user

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Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sat Oct 27, 2001 5:17 am

The GP68 has the quality of an FRS radio as well. They feel like they're going to fall apart in your hands and they're not type accepted in the US Either, while the JT1000 is.

Tom in D.C. · Post by **Tom in D.C.** » Sat Oct 27, 2001 8:42 am

Jack: At one time I owned both VHF and UHF GP68's, BOTH of which carried FCC ID numbers. Now, whether or not that means they were type accepted I don't know, but perhaps it means that, in the beginning at least, Motorola had visions of selling the radios in the USA. The new GP68's you see for sale today do not carry an FCC ID number. I always thought that the GP68 was a good unit, both electronically and physically, and the only reasons I got rid of mine was so I could go to Sabers and have alpha readouts on the radios, as well as more channels.

Tom, W2NJS
...in D.C.

radioEd · Post by **radioEd** » Sat Oct 27, 2001 8:47 am

ok..thanks so far! The JT1000 looks & feels more solid. Used one the other day for an hour! Don't recall when I ran across a GP68 for repair? How does each one stack up for performence on 2 meters & 70cm? And I guess the price on that website was kinda high for a JT1000 or is that right? TIA Ed

Will · Post by **Will** » Sat Oct 27, 2001 1:37 pm

You should not need a FCC type acceptance for Ham radio use, so the GP68 would be just fine.
And I agree I would perfer the JT1000!! I like my HT1000' very much, they serve me well.

radioEd · Post by **radioEd** » Sat Oct 27, 2001 1:47 pm

Thank you Will! & the others who replied! I have heard stories that the GP68 does not perform well in the ham band? 70 cm...any comments will be appreciated. Since I can't make up my mind, on buying the GP68 or JT1000, The JT I had in my hand the other day & it looked like a good solid radio! thanks again..Ed

radioEd · Post by **radioEd** » Sun Oct 28, 2001 2:59 am

So the quality of the GP68's today is what? cheap plastic? (from reading the above posts?)
http://members.aol.com/crobbinsnc/gp68.html
Check out the above link & send me some comments, on if its a good deal for the price? or should I stay away from that site? It looks to good to be true. but I may be wrong? Like to know what you think....TIA Ed